Been on the fence on getting a portable high power imaging scope.the 8" sct from meade/ celestron are nice all around visual and imaging scopes at nice price.but a dew collector.I don't have enough prep/cooling time for synta maks.Vixens cats like the vmc200 and vc200 answer that with lightweight open tubes, but at a price.

The latest offering from Astronomics might make me jump off the fence.New steel open tube AT8rc for under $900. wow!